Dvorak: Czech Suite Op. 39Francaix: L’Horloge de FloreHaydn: Symphony No. 99 in Eb major, Hoboken 1/99 Orchestral music returns to Petersfield, with Dvorak’s Czech Suite, with its lyrical and dance-based themes, l’Horloge de Flore by Jean Francaix, with our own Lucinda Willits as soloist, and Haydn’s Symphony No. 99, composed for performance during Haydn’s second … Continue reading Our next concert: 18th November at St Peter’s Church, Petersfield
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Petersfield Orchestra is Back: Ensemble Success
Petersfield Orchestra is alive and well despite COVID-19. After a long absence from the concert platform the orchestra’s strings performed Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’ to a small invited audience in Liss this June 2021, with Shoshanah Sievers as soloist. Next it was the turn of the wind players. Ten musicians took to the platform at The … Continue reading Petersfield Orchestra is Back: Ensemble Success
Concert cancelled: Thursday 19 March
Our 19th March concert is cancelled due to Government COVID-19 precautions - please see the Petersfield Musical Festival website for further information.
Did you hear our March soloist on BBC Radio 3?
Our soloist for Beethoven's 3rd Piano Concerto on 19 March, Cordelia Williams, was recently a guest on BBC Radio 3's 'In Tune'. Listen to the interview at http://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000czr0 from 27 minutes 25 seconds into the broadcast. Tickets for this concert (part of the Petersfield Musical Festival) will be available from 3 February via Ticketsource. Biography … Continue reading Did you hear our March soloist on BBC Radio 3?
Press Release: Back to the Future!
We are delighted to confirm the appointment of our new Music Director... Robin Browning! Robin returns to us on a permanent basis after having been our guest conductor in June and November last year. Up to June 2016, Robin was our regular conductor for twelve seasons. During his break from Petersfield, Robin has created the … Continue reading Press Release: Back to the Future!
Huge thanks to our outgoing conductor, Mark Biggins
For the past two seasons, Mark Biggins has been our Conductor, helping us shape exciting programmes and leading us through inspirational rehearsals and memorable concerts. We all hoped he would continue in his role with us for many years to come. However, a combination of a burgeoning professional career and a very serious bicycle accident … Continue reading Huge thanks to our outgoing conductor, Mark Biggins
2019/2020 Season Programme announced!
We're delighted to announce our 2019/2020 Season Programme. We start with an all-Russian programme on 14 November, including Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto (soloist: Alexandra Lomeiko) and Borodin's 2nd Symphony. Our 19 March 2020 Petersfield Musical Festival concert includes Beethoven's 3rd Piano Concerto (soloist Cordelia Williams) and Mendelssohn's 'Scottish' Symphony. Our 93rd season ends on 18 June … Continue reading 2019/2020 Season Programme announced!
Our next concert: A European Tour
Click here to book tickets online (public booking is open from 13 May).
Concert review: 2019 spring concert
The orchestra called their concert “A Farewell To Arms.” This was a fitting tribute and they can be very proud.
Vote for us by 30 December 2018 in The News Guide Awards
Petersfield Orchestra has been nominated in the 'BEST CLASSICAL' category in The News Guide Awards. The awards are an annual celebration of the great and the good in our region’s arts community. Click here to read more about the awards and categories. Click here to vote now. Voting closes at midnight on Sunday 30 December 2018. … Continue reading Vote for us by 30 December 2018 in The News Guide Awards
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